[Los Angeles] – Four royal bachelors are leaving their kingdoms behind and traveling to America on a journey in search of true love on the second season of TLC’s SECRET PRINCES. They are on a valiant mission to meet an American princess who will love them for who they are, and not for their wealth or titles. The eight-part series, premiering Friday, October 25th at 10/9c, follows these new, handsome nobles who leave their riches behind and go undercover in Austin, Texas.

Ditching their servants, cooks, drivers and staff, they will take on minimum wage jobs, live in a modest home and learn to dress, act and date like average Americans. With limited means to woo their ladies-in-waiting, the men will have to rely on their charm and wit to find true love. Once their undercover reign comes to an end, they will reveal their true identities to their American sweethearts at a grand ball. The royals may face their first- ever-rejection after the ladies find out they’ve been lied to, or they may just find the fairytale ending they were searching for all along.

Meet the royals:

Prince Alexander of Russia – Direct descendent of the Romanoff dynasty; also known as Francis Mathew; 35 years old. He has had a successful career as a photographer and currently lives in Kent, England. He enjoys keeping fit, rock climbing and reading.

Prince Lorenzo de’ Medici of Italy – Heir to the famous Medici dynasty; 37 years old; both Polish and Italian royal bloodlines. His family has a selection of beautiful homes filled with priceless antiques and numerous staff. He spends his time working with several charities and is pursuing his political career. Lorenzo has a passion for cooking and never has any assistance in the kitchen.

Lord James Rennell of Rodd – 4th Baron Rennell, United Kingdom; 35 years old; inherited the title in 2006 from his uncle. James is a senior marketing and publicity expert, and partying is second nature to this blue-eyed bachelor. He enjoys playing tennis, squash, skiing and surfing.

The Honourable Oliver Plunkett of Dunsany – Heir to the Barony of Dunsany; Republic of Ireland; 28 years old. He lives in the 900 year old Dunsany castle that is filled with priceless antiques and runs his own computer game company. Oliver enjoys socializing in members-only social clubs, playing croquet and skiing.

Secret Princes is produced by Objective Productions Ltd and Kalel Productions.

About TLC

TLC is a global brand that celebrates extraordinary people and relatable life moments through innovative nonfiction programming. A top 10 cable network in key female demos, TLC has built successful consumer brands around series including Cake Boss, and has transformed Fridays into “BrideDay” with a lineup of wedding-themed programming anchored by the Say Yes To The Dress franchise. In 2012, TLC had 28 series averaging 1 million P2+ viewers or more, including four series that averaged 2 million P2+ viewers or more: Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Breaking Amish, Long Island Medium, and Sister Wives.

TLC is available in more than 99 million homes in the US and more than 300 million households in over 150 markets internationally. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites, exclusive video content, and original editorial covering style, home, food, and more. Fans can also interact with TLC via On Demand services, on mobile platforms, and through social media such as Facebook or @TLC on Twitter. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA,DISCB, DISCK), the world’s number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 218 countries and territories.

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The fairytale continues as our four royals search the kingdom of Atlanta to find their American Princesses. Stripped of their titles and money, they venture out to explore the city, its nightlife, and even host an American-style barbecue in hopes of luring their lady loves to their humble home. But reality sets in when they realize this search isn’t going to be as easy for average gents… and working minimum wage jobs becomes a royal pain. Prince Francisco finds out the girl of his dreams has a past his noble parents may not approve of. Lord Robert plans a date that turns out to be a genuine royal first. The Honourable Ludovic harnesses the mojo of Prince Charming to court a southern lady. Finally, Prince Salauddin may be forced into swashbuckling when Prince Francisco challenges his “would be” lady’s affections.

(Los Angeles) – TLC explores what happens when four members of international royalty leave their countries to live, work and search for love in America with the all-new series SECRET PRINCES, premiering September 21 at 10 PM ET/PT. To ensure that they are loved for their true selves and not their wealth and status, this five-part series follows four bachelor royals from overseas coming to America to live undercover as ordinary locals in Atlanta, GA.

Cameras capture these valiant nobles as they embark on a quest to fulfill their fairy tale romance while immersing themselves in American culture. Amidst this pursuit of love, they are forced to ditch their fleets of servants and learn to cook, clean and shop for themselves. Through holding jobs as busboys, waiters and dog groomers, these royals struggle to adapt to the working American lifestyle. In the attempt to find the perfect lady they search bars, take line dancing lessons and even host their very first BBQ.

After four weeks, their undercover reign concludes when the men reveal their regal heritage at a grandiose ball. Everything is on the line, as this secret experiment could potentially ruin these romantic connections they’ve built. Further, the men must discover if the childhood fantasy of becoming a princess matters to the modern American woman – where the aspiration for the corner office surpasses their youthful desire for the keys to the kingdom.

Meet the royals:

Prince Francisco of Spain – Royal House of Borbon and Hardenberg; 33 years old; direct descendent of German and Spanish royalty; had privileged childhood surrounded by servants, living in castles and traveling/mingling with Sean Connery and Michael Jackson.

Prince Salauddin Babi of India – Balasinor Royal Family in Gujarat, India; 32 years old; unable to go out in India without an entourage; parents have begun arranged marriage process.

Lord Robert Walters – Lord of the Manor of Fullwood, United Kingdom; 29 years old; prestigious bloodline can be traced back to King Henry VIII; underwear model who has fronted campaigns for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.